GeForce 7800 GTX vs GeForce Go 7950 GTX
GeForce 7800 GTX
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 7800 GTX is positioned at rank 722 and the GeForce Go 7950 GTX is on rank 247, so the GeForce Go 7950 GTX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7800 GTX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7950 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce Go 7950 GTX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 7800 GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7800 GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7950 GTX.
| Insight | GeForce 7800 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 7800 GTX remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7800 GTX and GeForce Go 7950 GTX
GeForce 7800 GTX
The GeForce 7800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 268 points.
GeForce Go 7950 GTX
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 264 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 7800 GTX scores 268 and the GeForce Go 7950 GTX reaches 264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 7800 GTX is built on G9x while the GeForce Go 7950 GTX uses Maxwell, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 7800 GTX) vs 640 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX).
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 268+2% | 264 |
| Architecture | G9x | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 640+186% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7800 GTX) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 7800 GTX) vs No (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 7800 GTX) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX).
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7800 GTX draws 150W versus the GeForce Go 7950 GTX's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7800 GTX) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 228mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 228mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.8 | 3.5+94% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | GM107 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #825 | #501 |
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